PHA Approves New Program At Parley Here
The Parley Housing Authority approves a new plan to adjust rent for unemployed tenants. About 322 may qualify for rent reductions and up to 200 new tenants could be admitted on unemployment. The plan pushes truthfulness in tenant statements and maintains no relaxation of rules. May 31 sets a deadline for inclusion in the first low rent group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PHA
BHA
Howard Comstock
Joseph C. Villar
Baker
Poole
Jow Rent Group
Police seize four in gaming raids in city
Capt. Carroll led plainclothes teams in raids on alleged gambling dens. Four arrests were made with bonds set at $500 each and awaiting City court hearings. One arrestee, Savastano, had prior similar charges. No money was confiscated and exact stip sums were not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Savastano
Capt. Carroll
Special Services Division
YMCA World Service Fund Over Tops Goal at Victory Dinner
The YMCA World Service Fund campaign surpassed its $15,000 target, raising $16,541 or ten percent over the goal at a Victory dinner. Raymond J. Avery chaired the drive, with Nicholas T. Patinos as principal speaker and Harry H. Read, James Swain among speakers. Campaign workers honored included Charles Clapp, Barbara Hall, Mary Barney, Aaron Johnson, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ymca World Service Fund
Raymond J. Avery
Nicholas T. Patinos
Greece
International Committee
New York
Harry H. Read
World Service Committee
James Swain
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Charles Clapp
Barbara Hall
Mary Barney
Aaron Johnson
David Huntington
Jack Beach
Stanley Krause
Alvin Garcia
Ken Clabaugh
Hubert Fenton
Thomas Curtis
Rastus Skirman
Ralph DeMasi
John Wheeler
Paul Dackett
Dick Brew
Harold Dunn
Robert Knodel
Fred Barnes
John Marr
Royal Carlson
Huntley Stone
Benjamin Bartmess
Len Stearns
James Sibley
William Keener
James Church
George Oddy
Harry Baldwin
Joseph Foglia
Henry Finelli
Growing America Promises Jobs From Birth Boom
Four million babies are born in the United States each year, driving growth and opportunity. The ad urges readers to request a free 24 page booklet detailing America's continued expansion and future strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
America
Midtown Station
New York 18
N.Y
Consul General Praises Israel Decade of Growth and Peace Prospects
The Israeli consul general addressed a Chamber of Commerce meeting and UB student conclave, noting Israel exported 50 million dollars in citrus last year and now produces 1,500 manufactured goods. He spoke of a peaceful decade ahead, border quiet, and U N patrols plus Nasser’s actions shaping regional stability. He compared education systems, highlighted compulsory primaries, scholarships, and a strong Hebrew culture, while stressing democracy and cultural growth as essential for Israel’s development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
Stratfield
Pratt
Sinai
United Nations
Nasser
Aral States
Middle East
America
Iso
Convocation
Israel Philharmonic
James S. Halsey
B'nai Brith Hillel
Nixon guards warned of death plot in Venezuela visit
President Nixon said authorities received an unverified report of an assassination attempt in Venezuela tomorrow, but he noted no change to plans. Secret Service said the threat was not alarming. Caracas officials reported no knowledge of the tip and security was heightened. The Bogota stop focused on coffee prices and Latin American economies, with Nixon urging cooperative marketing to stabilize prices and Colombia noting coffee as currency backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Venezuela
Washington
U. F. Baughman
U. S. Secret Service
U. S
Caracas
Colombia
Carlos Sanz de Santa Maria
Cofee
Latin America
United States
Bogota
Communist Party
Penn State Golf Ace Wins Eastern Crown
Bill Davidson of Penn State captured the Eastern Intercollegiate title at Yale, beating Yale’s Ted Weiss two up in the 18 hole final. Davidson, a junior, advanced by defeating teammate John Fetus t two and one, becoming Penn State’s first individual champion in the event. Weiss had topped Charles Volpone of Boston College 2 and 1 earlier. Yale won the team championship. Penn State was runner up among 16 East schools in a three day, 6,628 yard event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Bill Davidson
Penn State
Yale
Weiss
Davidson
Davids
Eam
Israel Foreign Service officer with injury labeled veteran lawyer
An individual described as a four year member of the Israel Foreign Service and a former Israel Defense Army lieutenant who left service due to serious injuries. He resumed legal practice, joined the Israel Bar association, studied at Basel University in Switzerland, earned a law degree from the University of London, and was admitted to the English Bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel Foreign Service
Israel Defense Army
Israel Bar Association
University of Basle
Switzerland
University of London
Manpower and National Security in Modern Era
Col Coutts outlines five manpower principles for national power, stressing quality over sheer numbers and the need to balance armed forces with domestic industry. He warns that mechanization frees labor but a large population remains essential for a strong industrial base and large mobilization capability. Col Puckett and Col Weske discuss national security structure, public opinion, and the role of government agencies in mobilization and policy. The conference continues with sessions on human resources, technology, war finance, and infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Coutts
United States
India
Soviet
Russia
Red China
Canada
Europe
Japan
Free World
Soviet Union
Asia
Coutts
National Security Council
Central Intelligence Agency
Office of Defense Mobilization
Federal Civil Defense Administration
Department of State
Department of Defense
NSC
ODM
FCDA
Defense Dept
State Department
Col. Pucket
Uhit
Jack Weske
USA
Naion
Col. Weske
Army
Weske
U.S
Fairfield Vote Set for May 24 in Kinnie Budget Fight
The Fairfield Board of Selectmen scheduled a May 24 vote as the final step in Selectman Kinnie's bid to limit town pay raises. After urging a single wage increment for all town employees, the board faced rebuffs from the Finance Board and the Annual Town Meeting when seeking a reduced school budget and a referendum if teacher salaries did not align with the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selectman Kinnie
Board of Selectmen
Finance Board
ATM
Wilton Pupils Jury Concur With Norwalk Judge
In Norwalk on May 12 a group of 12 Wilton students from Strong-Comstock elementary watched City court proceedings. They unanimously found Woodrow Taylor guilty of drunken driving while acquitting him of reckless driving. Judge J. Allen O'Connor fined Taylor $100 and remitted $50. The event aimed to show students how justice is dispensed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Wilton School
J. Allen O'Connor
O'Connor
Woodrow Taylor
Leonard Street
Strong-Comstock
Services for Harold C. Wilson in Westport
Harold C. Wilson 61 of Belden place is found dead from a self-inflicted .22 rifle wound in his garage. Services set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Christ and Holy Trinity church, Rev. Lorentzen presiding. Burial at Christchurch cemetery. Wilson, a retired advertising man, is survived by his wife Jessie Lockwood and two sons Stephen and Philip. He had lived in Westport 18 years and was in poor health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Harold C. Wilson
Belden Place
Christ and Holy Trinity Church
Frederic L. C. Lorentzen
Christchurch
Wilson
Harry S. Phillips
New York City
Jessie Lockwood
Stephen
Philip
Ad Center Speaker Thornley Wood To Address Bridgeport Ad Club
Thornley Wood of Richardson Bellows Henry and Company in New York will guest speak at the Advertising Club of Bridgeport meeting. He will discuss brainstorming and practical group idea generation, followed by a live brainstorming session to illustrate the method used by major manufacturers and agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornley Wood
Richardson, Bellows, Henry and Company, Inc
New York
Advertising Club of
Bridgeport
Stratfield ‘Hotel
Wood
Police report urges more officers and a police academy
Supt. Lyddy notes rising traffic and meter receipts as turnpike openings affect policing. He cites budget gaps for 43 additional officers, requests favorable approval, and champions a police academy to train recruits and existing staff. The Board accepted the report and will forward copies to the Mayor and Civil Service office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyddy
New Connecticut Turnpike
Pequosnock River
Supt. Lyddy
Board of Police Commissioners
Police Department
Tedesco
Civil Service
Ten Injured In Tunnel Crash Near New Haven
In West Rock tunnel on the Wilbur Cross parkway a morning wreck sent 10 to St. Raphael's hospital with four admitted. A car stopping to pick up two hitchhiking sailors from Pennsylvania was rear ended by a second car carrying six sailors. Names include drivers Robert Tonte of South Windsor and William Berger of Phillipsburg, with passengers Mori Parsons and Menegalli among others. Sailors Mori Parsons Menegalli later transferred to St Albans Naval Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
West Rock
Wilbur Cross Parkway
St. Raphael’s Hospital
Pennsylvania
Robert Tonte
South Windsor
Michael Parsons
Paul Delede
Donald Reilly
West Hartford
Tonte
Wiliam H. Berger
Phillipsburg
Newport
Melville
R. 1
Victor Mori
Stamford
Newark
N.J
John O'Donnell
Hewlett
N.Y
William Rainel
Staten Island
Reilly
Mo.i
Parsons
Menegalli
Mori
Mene
Galli
Navy
St. Albans N.Y. Naval Hospital
Pay Raise Voted for Servicemen and Retirees
The House approved changes from the Senate on a pay plan for servicemen, reducing initial cost by about 107 million dollars and including a 6 percent cost-of-living rise for about 300,000 retired personnel. Coast Guard Public Health Service and Coast and Geodetic Survey workers receive raises. retirement benefits may rise for three and four star generals and admirals on the retired list at a cost near 460 thousand dollars. Eisenhower urged higher pay to attract and retain service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Coast Guard
Public Health Service
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Eisenhower
Norwalk Native to Lead Canton Church as Resident Minister
The Community Methodist church in North Cannon names Rev. Marshall Saunders, a Norwalk native and Oberlin Theological student, as resident Student minister starting June 2. He has been commuting 70 miles weekly to serve a church in Davisburg, Michigan, and will relocate to the Canton area for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Community Methodist Church
North Cannon
Marshall Saunders
Norwalk
Arthur T. Tedcastle
Saunders
Oberlin School of Theology
Oberlin
Ohio
Davisburg
Mich
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Adveciving Council
Ee Ee
Penn State Golf Ace
National Resources Conference
Telegram
Plummer
Klein Memorial Arc
Lee Johnson
Sikorsky Aircraft
William F. Connelly, Jr
USNR
Charles H. Shiuff
Defense
Philip Tryon
Manning, Maxwell and Moore
Col Coutts
Robert S. Puckett
USAF
Organization For National Security
Col. Puckett
Fairfield
East Haven
AD Club
Dana Bragdon
Cathy Palumbo
Cathy
Young Bragdon
Arthur Palumbo
Bragdon
Edwin L. Niles
R. Vernon
Mary de. Gregorio
Norwalker
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